Excitement is building among gamers in the UAE eagerly anticipating the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, but they may need to prepare for a higher price tag than expected.

A recent digital listing on Xbox suggests that the standard edition of GTA 6 could be priced at £89.99. If accurate, this would likely mean a $99.99 price tag in the US and around Dh370 in the UAE, depending on regional pricing and exchange rates.

The listing, uncovered by vigilant fans, is widely believed to be a placeholder. Nevertheless, it has sparked renewed discussions on how much Rockstar's next blockbuster could cost at launch.

Interestingly, the same storefront displays a PC code for the Rockstar Games Launcher priced at £60.99, a significantly lower and somewhat unconventional price. There is currently no confirmation that GTA 6 will be released on PC alongside consoles in November.

No official confirmation yet

Both Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not confirmed the official price of GTA 6. The £89.99 figure also appeared on Loaded (formerly CD Keys), a popular digital storefront known for discounted codes among PC gamers.

If the £89.99 listing proves to be accurate, GTA 6 could potentially become one of the most expensive standard editions of a major title, with a price range between $70 and $100 globally.

Impact on UAE gamers

In the UAE, premium AAA games usually launch between Dh250 and Dh300. A price point of Dh370 would represent a significant increase, reflecting escalating development costs, inflation, and the industry's gradual trend towards higher base prices.

For now, fans will need to await official confirmation, but if these initial listings are any indication, GTA 6 might set a new record with its price tag.

The highly anticipated video game from Rockstar is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.

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